Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Wednesday, May 20: Hope for a COVID vaccine; the dog who got a degree; no more spitting on cricket balls; and James And The Giant Peach online.. May 19, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

LINKS:

Moose the dog with the degree:

https://people.com/pets/virginia-tech-awards-therapy-dog-honorary-doctorate/

James and the Giant Peach

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29LDBdpNMRc

Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, May 19: Kiwi Jacinda takes flight; Orangutan climbing school; Michael Jordan's record breaking shoes; and Lego Masters crowned. May 18, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

LINKS:

Orangutan tree climb training:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyU8Qrt_XdI&feature=youtu.be

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, May 18: Pool noodles fight COVID; Pandas fly home; the great lawn bowls revival; and Iceland rules Eurovision. May 17, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

LINKS:

Pool noodle cafe

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/15/europe/german-cafe-noodle-distancing-scli-intl-grm/index.html

Blow up doll restaurant patrons:

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/travel/2020/05/14/restaurant-blow-up-dolls-as-patrons-newssource.cnn

Iceland’s Eurovision song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFZNvj-HfBU&feature=youtu.be

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, May 15: China's beef with Australia; goats invade the suburbs; Naomi Osaka's brave confession; and Bluey does it again. May 14, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

LINKS:

Goat invasion:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSljYzdkQfQ

What’s Up Fox?

Reading: Encyclopedia Brown: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/319201/encyclopedia-brown-boy-detective-by-donald-j-sobol/

Listening: Level of Concern https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loOWKm8GW6A

Watching: Dude Perfect: Backstage Pass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbK24iwrYbY

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, May 14: Twitter fights fake news; slime in space; 12 year old footy commentator; and Australia's world-beating computer song. May 13, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

LINKS:

Slime in space:

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2020/05/12/slime-astronauts-international-space-station-nickelodeon-orig-jk.cnn

Australia’s world-beating AI song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4T7LfVIZsA

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, May 13: Koala habitat revival; the gross diet of Ice Age sloths; fairy penguin racers; and the rise of Frog Bread. May 12, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

LINKS:

Fairy penguin race call:

https://www.news.com.au/sport/sports-life/bbc-commentator-hilariously-calls-phillip-island-penguin-parade/news-story/ab9af54da13c624eaf2f1cf76de4692f

Frog Bread:

https://www.vice.com/en_asia/article/dyzg3x/please-enjoy-the-absurd-delight-of-frog-bread

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, May 12: School bells ring again; robot dogs patrol Singapore parks; Schoolboy skateboard sensation; and Lego Masters birthday cake. May 11, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

LINKS:

SQUIZ KIDS SURVEY LINK:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SquizKids

Singapore’s robot dog:

https://news.sky.com/video/coronavirus-robot-dog-tells-people-to-stay-apart-in-singapores-parks-11985779

Brazilian skateboarder:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-11/lockdown-spurs-brazilian-11-year-old-shatter-skateboard-record/12233364

Hamish’s amazing birthday cake:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B___47UFr4D/?utm_source=ig_embed

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, May 11: The Queen steps back; rare owls make a comeback; Aussies tipped for bumper Olympics; and a Hobbit read-a-thon. May 10, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

LINKS:

SQUIZ KIDS SURVEY LINK:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SquizKids

Norfolk Island’s morepork owls:

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-australia-52572967/norfolk-island-morepork-owls-major-breakthrough-for-rare-species

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, May 8: COVID recoveries surge; Bronze Age chieftain found under skate park; Baseball lockdown-style; and Banksy gives back. May 07, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

LINKS:

SQUIZ KIDS SURVEY LINK:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SquizKids

Bronze Age chieftain:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/bronze-age-chieftain-and-shaman-discovered-england-180974810/

Banksy: nurse superhero: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-52556544

Banksy: rats in the bathroom:

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/apr/16/banksy-reveals-pest-problem-in-new-lockdown-artwork

What’s Up Fox:

Reading: The Dead of Night: http://www.johnmarsden.com.au/extracts/the_dead_of_the_night.html

Listening: Two Of Us - Birds of Tokyo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhclQab5cxg

Watching: Blinding Light TikTok Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsHzl9cK1ls

What’s Up Fox Lockdown Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Y8yJprftjmzIosbZ8pZGh?si=Lqpks0CwTkOOzarLEb3Uzg cv

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, May 7: Action heroes in space; a piece of Mars in Antarctica; NRL boys love mums; and Harry Potter reads Harry Potter. May 06, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

LINKS:

SQUIZ KIDS SURVEY LINK:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SquizKids

Harry Potter reads Harry Potter:

https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-boy-who-lived

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.